Travel Advisory Updates

Last updated 11:30 a.m., June 15, 2021.

For updates on COVID-19, click here.

 

As people across the nation know, our community is in mourning after a tragic loss of life. The words “saddened” and “heartbroken” don’t begin to scratch the surface of what we as a community are feeling at this time. There is one thing we can say for certain, and that is more than ever, we are proud of and support Our E-City. 

We, the Tourism Authority, have said before that the one thing visitors have always expressed is a love for the people who call Elizabeth City home. We have faith that our community will continue to band together and facilitate an environment of healing and progress.

If you visit our beautiful city in the near future, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

• A small group of peaceful protesters frequently march in the evening through the downtown streets, calling for justice and transparency. 
• Intermittent and brief road closures in and around downtown Elizabeth City due to marching protesters are expected for the foreseeable future. Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. is keeping their Facebook page updated and NCDOT has a traffic map and frequently updated incident list.
• The Elizabeth City/Camden drawbridge is one of the roadways being intermittently impacted. Click here to see a current view of bridge conditions. The feed is updated every 15 minutes.

While we foresee protests continuing, we anticipate they will continue to be peaceful and a force for progress and change. Please call us if you need further information.

 

COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives. To help navigate it, we have curated this page with information on the current status of travel in North Carolina, the Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County area, how to support local business, and more.

The state of North Carolina's position on travel can be read here.
For COVID-19 vaccine information, visit NC Division of Health & Human Services's COVID-19 Vaccine page.
For updates from Pasquotank/Camden/Elizabeth City Management, follow them on Facebook.
For an updated NC coronavirus case count, visit North Carolina COVID-19 Case Count.

 

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Current Status: 

Easing of COVID-19 restrictions began on October 2, 2020 and has been modified as needed by Governor Cooper in relation to infection rates and vaccination numbers. Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) May 13th guidance that fully vaccinated individuals can safely do most activities without wearing a mask or the need to social distance from others, the state has removed its indoor mask mandate for most settings. Additionally, the state has lifted all mass gathering limits and social distancing requirements.

People who are not vaccinated should wear a mask and maintain distance in all indoor public settings and in outdoor settings when they can't maintain six feet of distance.

See below for the current details:

• Masks are no longer required outdoors. Mask requirements for indoor public spaces are lifted with a few exceptions (for example: medical offices, nursing homes, public transportation, etc.). Masks are still recommended in crowds and for people who are not vaccinated.
• Social distancing requirements are lifted, though social distancing is still strongly recommended for people who are not vaccinated.
• Capacity restrictions are lifted. 
• Businesses may still require that their customers wear masks.
• Read frequently asked questions on current restrictions here.

NC COVID-19 Travel Resources
CDC Toolkit for Domestic Travelers

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Support Our Local Businesses

While mandated public safety restrictions are being followed, local businesses are still working to provide for the community and visitors. Even if you aren't comfortable visiting these businesses in person, consider ordering dinner to-go, shopping online, or even buying a gift card for later to support our local businesses and their employees!

We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe and healthy. When visiting restaurants, businesses and other public places, you can have a huge impact on the well-being of everyone in our community just by following a few simple guidelines. Take the Count On Me NC pledge and show you’re doing your part to help.

Count On Me NC

Count On Me NC is a mutual pledge and public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe and protected. The program offers 30 minute training modules for restaurant owners/operators and staff, with new modules for all hospitality businesses coming soon. Once an owner or operator of a business completes the certification, their business will be listed on the "participating businesses" section of the site and have access to print and digital assets to show how their business has gone above and beyond to ensure guest and staff safety.

   

 

Events

Virtual and live events have resumed in Elizabeth City! For a list of current events and happenings, visit our event calendar. If you need more information, please contact us at 252-335-5330 or info@visitelizabethcity.com.

 

The State's Position on Travel

North Carolina is strongly urging residents and visitors to take precautions relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) when traveling or going in public. Check out Visit NC's Travel Advisory page for information on  the state of travel in North Carolina.

 

More information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NC Department of Health and Human Services
NC State Office of Tourism
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

Other Helpful Resources

WHO Protective Measures
CDC Print Resources/Handouts
Google's Coronavirus Information & Resources

 

As the state of the industry and travel in the Elizabeth City area change, we will update this page. Please check back regularly for updates.